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Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards

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  1. Under the Canadian Firearms Act, what is the primary purpose of the 'references' requirement on a PAL application?

    Answer: To help assess whether the applicant poses a public safety risk

    The reference requirement allows authorities to gather information from people who know the applicant to assess potential public safety concerns.

  2. Which of the following best describes the legal concept of 'prohibited person' in relation to Canadian firearm law?

    Answer: A person who is legally barred from possessing any firearms under a prohibition order

    A prohibited person is someone subject to a court-ordered prohibition that prevents them from legally possessing any firearms.

  3. A responsible firearm owner is also a landlord. Their tenant is found to be storing an unlicensed firearm in the rental unit. What is the owner's ethical responsibility?

    Answer: Report the situation to police, as an unlicensed firearm poses a public safety risk

    Reporting an unlicensed firearm to police is the ethical and legal course of action, as it protects public safety.

  4. Which of the following is specifically required by the Firearms Act when transporting a non-restricted firearm?

    Answer: The firearm must be unloaded and, if in a vehicle, rendered inoperable or stored safely

    Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transport and, when in a vehicle, must be stored so they are not readily accessible.

  5. What ethical principle underlies the 'treat every firearm as if it is loaded' rule?

    Answer: Habitual safe behaviour prevents accidents caused by complacency

    Treating every firearm as loaded prevents the dangerous complacency that causes accidental discharges.

  6. A firearm owner is selling their non-restricted firearm privately. What legal step must be completed before the transfer?

    Answer: The seller must verify that the buyer holds a valid PAL authorizing possession of that class of firearm

    Before transferring a non-restricted firearm, the seller is legally required to verify that the buyer holds a valid PAL for that class.

  7. Under Canadian law, what is the consequence of using a firearm in a manner that is 'careless' — i.e., without reasonable precautions for safety?

    Answer: A criminal offence under section 86 of the Criminal Code, punishable by imprisonment

    Careless use of a firearm is a criminal offence under s. 86 of the Criminal Code and can result in imprisonment.